Finding Japan in the Heart of Los Angeles: Little Tokyo | The World in LA (Ep 2)

Описание: 📍Welcome back! In Episode 2 of our "World in LA" series, we are exploring the heart of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles - a neighborhood that has stood for over 140 years and is one of only three official Japantowns left in the United States.

From the world-famous Japanese Village Plaza to the oldest confectionery in the city, we’re diving into the best things to do, eat, and see in this historic district. Whether you’re a local or visiting LA, these hidden gems are a must!

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In this video, we explore:
📍The history of Little Tokyo.
📍Fugetsu-Do: The oldest business in Los Angeles (established 1903!).
📍The legendary Daikokuya Ramen and the best sushi spots.
📍The Japanese American National Museum and the powerful Go For Broke Monument.
📍The massive Shohei Ohtani mural.

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Which of these spots would you want to visit first? Or is there a specific dish you're dying to try? Let me know in the comments below!

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📍PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
🚃Transportation
Union Station is located just a short walk from Little Tokyo, which makes it easy to get here using public transportation: https://unionstationla.com/
There is also the Metro Station Little Tokyo. The Metro A and E-Lines stop here: https://www.metro.net/
Arriving by car? There are several parking options. More info here: https://littletokyola.org/plan-your-v...

🎟️Sights & Museums
Japanese Village Plaza: https://www.japanesevillageplaza.net/
Japanese-American National Museum (Closed for refurbishment until late 2026): https://www.janm.org/
Go For Broke National Education Center: https://www.goforbroke.org/

🥘Food & Drinks
Daikokuya: https://group.bishamon-ten.com/daikok...
Oonasa: https://www.oomasarestaurant.com/
Kura: https://kurasushi.com/locations/los-a...
Fugetsu-Do: https://www.fugetsu-do.com/index.html

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⏰TIME CODES⏰
0:00 A Flight to Japan in Los Angeles 🇯🇵
0:42 The New Face of Little Tokyo: Ohtani Mural ⚾️
1:26 Japanese Village Plaza & The Yagura Tower 🏮
2:28 Fugetsu-Do: L.A.'s Oldest Business (1903) 🍡
3:13 The Dark History of First Street 📜
3:45 Go For Broke & The Challenger Memorial 🚀
4:36 How to Plan Your Trip (Customizable Guide) 📍
5:01 The Ultimate Little Tokyo Ramen & Sushi Crawl 🍜
6:06 Next Stop: Chinatown! 🐉

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About my channel:
I’m a German-American Travel Professional with 13+ years of experience. I cover destinations in the USA and Europe. My main focus is walking tours, cool experiences / eateries, attractions and hotel reviews. My videos will help you plan your trip within the USA and Europe.

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